AM-GO aims to protect Heathrow travellers as the UK’s busiest airport welcomes millions of passengers each year, many of whom rely on meet-and-greet parking services for convenience. However, some operators have been found to misuse vehicles, leaving travellers vulnerable to scams and reckless handling of their cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To address this issue, Heathrow has become the first UK airport to sign up for the Approved Meet and Greet Parking Operator Scheme (AM-GO<\/a>)<\/strong>. This initiative, introduced by the British Parking Association (BPA)<\/strong> and supported by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI)<\/strong>, aims to regulate meet-and-greet services, ensuring operators adhere to strict standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the AM-GO scheme, meet-and-greet operators at Heathrow <\/a>will be subject to rigorous checks and must meet specific criteria to receive accreditation. The BPA<\/strong> describes AM-GO as a new standard<\/strong> for airport parking that will provide customers with confidence when booking their service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be approved, parking providers must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sara Fisher, Head of Operations and Business Development at the BPA,<\/strong> welcomed Heathrow\u2019s commitment to raising industry standards: “We have been working with the police for over 20 years to improve safety and standards in parking. This scheme will enable passengers to book their parking with confidence.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A full list of approved AM-GO operators will be available on the BPA website<\/strong>, and all accredited businesses will display the official AM-GO logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the key challenges in airport parking is the prevalence of unregulated and fraudulent meet-and-greet services. Many travellers <\/a>prioritise affordability over security when booking parking, making them susceptible to unscrupulous operators. Heathrow\u2019s adoption of the AM-GO scheme aims to provide greater transparency<\/strong> in the industry and help motorists make informed choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n